Bee-killing pesticides could be banned in Minnesota under new bill
The measure was created in response to the decline in pollinator population. February 18, 2020, 4:51 PM 4 min read Cities in Minnesota may soon have the option to ban…
Trump announces pardons for several high-profile individuals
Former NYC police commissioner Bernie Kerik was among those receiving pardons. February 18, 2020, 8:44 PM 5 min read President Donald Trump announced pardons for several high-profile individuals in addition…
Trump maintains online criticism of Roger Stone case, despite AG Barr’s plea to stop
In one tweet, the president said he hasn’t ruled out legal action. February 18, 2020, 9:25 PM 8 min read President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Tuesday morning, to…
Weinstein trial jurors ask for clarification of charges, blueprint of apartment
Within the first hour of deliberations, the Weinstein jury sent a note to the judge, asking for legal clarification of the charges the movie mogul faces. “We the jury request…
Shooting victim alleges Miami hospital missed bullet in her head and sent her home
A Miami woman initially counted herself blessed for having survived a drive-by shooting with what she alleges a doctor told her was just a graze wound. But days later Shakena…
Macao casinos set to reopen after being shuttered amid coronavirus outbreak
Casinos at the world’s biggest gambling hub have been shuttered since Feb. 5. February 17, 2020, 4:04 PM 4 min read Dozens of casinos in Macao, the world’s biggest gambling…
Stacey Abrams ‘absolutely’ wants to run for president one day, but says she’d accept a VP slot in 2020
Stacey Abrams, the former Georgia gubernatorial candidate who’s now focusing on tackling voter suppression head on, said she “absolutely” sees herself running for president one day, but for the 2020…
More than 1,100 former DOJ officials call on William Barr to resign
Last week Barr told ABC News, Trump’s tweets make doing his job “impossible.” February 17, 2020, 4:51 PM 4 min read More than 1,100 former DOJ officials are calling on…
DNC unveils qualifications for last Democratic debate ahead of South Carolina primary
It is also the final debate before the candidates compete on Super Tuesday. February 15, 2020, 10:47 PM 7 min read The Democratic National Committee on Saturday unveiled the qualifying…
Moderate Democrats worried about Sanders surge in 2020 field
The strong showing by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary has moderate Democrats on Capitol Hill concerned that, if the self-described democratic socialist wins…